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Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

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GimpYancIent

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networkpro said:
The day I retired from the Army was the last day I ran.
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I too am retired Army but I chose to step up my running game. I have always been of the mind set I keep in shape and do P.T. because I want to keep fit not because its part of my job description. COVID19 did nothing to curtail my activity. WDW is the only Disney property that can support a Marathon distance event with out encroaching on any of the surrounding community like DL. A benefit of burning large amounts of calories is being able to consume large quantities of tasty yummies that others must ration (as in diet). I enjoy the variety of eateries at WDW and yes the ambiance and appearance of the establishment either enhances or detracts from the experience, but, that is personal. Not everyone likes the same stuff. A popular phrase these days "You Be You".
 
networkpro

networkpro

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GimpYancIent said:
I too am retired Army but I chose to step up my running game. I have always been of the mind set I keep in shape and do P.T. because I want to keep fit not because its part of my job description. COVID19 did nothing to curtail my activity. WDW is the only Disney property that can support a Marathon distance event with out encroaching on any of the surrounding community like DL. A benefit of burning large amounts of calories is being able to consume large quantities of tasty yummies that others must ration (as in diet). I enjoy the variety of eateries at WDW and yes the ambiance and appearance of the establishment either enhances or detracts from the experience, but, that is personal. Not everyone likes the same stuff. A popular phrase these days "You Be You".
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Fortunately, I've got an active lifestyle and a few properties to maintain in addition to work so caloric intake isn't a problem. The reduction in the amount of remaining articular cartilage is mine.
 
Heppenheimer

Heppenheimer

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networkpro said:
Fortunately, I've got an active lifestyle and a few properties to maintain in addition to work so caloric intake isn't a problem. The reduction in the amount of remaining articular cartilage is mine.
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My cartilage was telling me in no uncertain terms that my running days were over before I ETS'd. Fortunately, though, there's plenty of other ways to stay fit besides running, and now that I'm out of the army, my work-out routine doesn't need to revolve around the trinity of push-ups, sit-ups and running (although I understand that were about to change the APFT right around the time I got out in 2014).
 
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Heppenheimer said:
My cartilage was telling me in no uncertain terms that my running days were over before I ETS'd. Fortunately, though, there's plenty of other ways to stay fit besides running, and now that I'm out of the army, my work-out routine doesn't need to revolve around the trinity of push-ups, sit-ups and running (although I understand that were about to change the APFT right around the time I got out in 2014).
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My husband has had 3 joint replacements, so has had to depend upon rowing and biking to stay in shape. They are both great IF you don't have any back issues - which he doesn't.
 
sullyinMT

sullyinMT

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The Mom said:
My husband has had 3 joint replacements, so has had to depend upon rowing and biking to stay in shape. They are both great IF you don't have any back issues - which he doesn't.
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I don’t doubt he’s doing it the right way, so this is maybe more for others reading. But a proper bike fit will keep him going (practically) forever. Best chunk of change I ever spent for fitness. Otherwise bikes grind knees just as bad as running, and people fall out of love with a low-impact form of cardiovascular and strength combined exercise.

Anyway, back to regularly scheduled programming …
 
Wendy Pleakley

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Canada has now passed the USA in doses administered per 100 people, despite the USA having basically a two-month head start on vaccinations. Canada will be ahead on second doses in a matter of a month or two. The UK will be the same.

The USA could presumably be at sufficient vaccination levels for herd immunity today. The discussions still being had - are fireworks safe, should masks still be required indoors, can character interaction return - could be completely moot by now, if people would get vaccinated.

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James J

James J

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The green light has been given to start planning for a booster jab to be rolled out to all over 50's and some other groups in the UK this winter:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-57667987

But, in the meantime, its advice is to offer a third jab (and a flu jab) to the following people from September 2021:
  • adults aged 16 and over who are immunosuppressed or clinically extremely vulnerable
  • residents in care homes for older adults
  • all adults aged 70 and over
  • frontline health and social care workers
After those groups, it will be:
  • all adults aged 50 and over
  • adults aged 16-49 who are in a flu or Covid-19 at-risk group
  • those living in the same house as people who are immunosuppressed
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Wendy Pleakley

Wendy Pleakley

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The UK has used a lot of AstraZeneca I believe, which has lower effectiveness than mRNA vaccines, so I could see boosters happening sooner rather than later. Same in Canada where mixing AZ & mRNA is a recommended option.

I do hope the science supports this not happening quite so quickly, if only because there are a great many places still in the early stages of getting vaccinated.
 
Flugell

Flugell

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Wendy Pleakley said:
The UK has used a lot of AstraZeneca I believe, which has lower effectiveness than mRNA vaccines, so I could see boosters happening sooner rather than later. Same in Canada where mixing AZ & mRNA is a recommended option.

I do hope the science supports this not happening quite so quickly, if only because there are a great many places still in the early stages of getting vaccinated.
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For the last time, I have posted the government viewpoint twice before,
Astra Zeneca has almost identical effectiveness 92% against hospitalisation against 96% for Pfizer. We are fine with the vaccines we have. We are also continuing to vaccinate quickly without having to offer incentives.
We began vaccinating early starting with the elderly and most clinically vulnerable and if you look at the BBC report it is those groups that will be offered the boosters initially. What is the problem?
www.gov.uk

Vaccines highly effective against hospitalisation from Delta variant

New analysis by PHE shows for the first time that 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against hospitalisation from the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant.
www.gov.uk www.gov.uk
 
Disney Analyst

Disney Analyst

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Wendy Pleakley said:
Canada has now passed the USA in doses administered per 100 people, despite the USA having basically a two-month head start on vaccinations. Canada will be ahead on second doses in a matter of a month or two. The UK will be the same.

The USA could presumably be at sufficient vaccination levels for herd immunity today. The discussions still being had - are fireworks safe, should masks still be required indoors, can character interaction return - could be completely moot by now, if people would get vaccinated.

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It’s embarrassing for the US quite frankly. And if you look at the actions of the people, and the officials… it’s like the pandemic doesn’t really exist anymore.

Sign. America.
 
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